Free hearing screening for eligible patients aged 9 months to 16 years
Children’s Health Queensland’s (CHQ) Community Hearing Screening Clinics offer free hearing screening for eligible babies, children and young people aged from 9 months to 16 years.
The clinics accept parent and patient referrals, as well as general practitioner (GP)/clinician referrals.
Hearing screenings are done by allied health assistants with the oversight of an audiologist.
Is your patient eligible for a free hearing screening?
Free hearing screening services are available for Medicare-eligible children and young people aged 9 months to 16 years who:
have not had a hearing screening or hearing test within the past 12 months
need a screening as part of a developmental or behavioural assessment
live within the catchment areas
have difficulty with (or, if parents/carers are concerned about):
hearing
speech and language development
learning and behaviour.
Community Hearing Screening locations and availabilities
|
Location |
Days when free hearing screening appointments are available |
|---|---|
|
Mt Gravatt |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday |
|
Logan Central |
Monday to Friday |
|
Inala |
Friday |
How to book a free hearing screening
Patients, parents or carers with current concerns can call 3290 8970 or make an enquiry online to discuss a screening.
Self-referrals are accepted.
More information for your patients
The Community Hearing Screening fact sheet for parents or carers provides more information on:
hearing and speech milestones
what will happen at the hearing screening
what to bring to a hearing screening appointment
how to contact the clinics.